Beyond Witch Mountain

Tia, Tracey Gold and Tony, Andy Freeman, track their Uncle Bené as he quietly leaves the Witch Mountain colony and heads into the forest. In the woods, a tense pursuit unfolds: Deranian, J.D. Cannon, and Foreman, two henchmen working for the wealthy and enigmatic Aristotle Bolt, launch tranquilizer darts toward the trio in an effort to capture the children. Bené moves with a calm urgency, reversing the darts in mid-air until one finds Foreman while Deranian makes a quick, panicked retreat into the trees. The chase leaves the siblings and their uncle momentarily scattered, but their bond and shared telepathic connection keep them moving forward with a stubborn hope.

As the trio regroups, Bené reveals a deeper purpose behind his escape. He has ventured away from Witch Mountain in search of his long-lost grandson, Gregory, a fellow survivor who possesses the same extraordinary telekinetic gifts. In a quiet, almost sacred vision, Bené recalls Gregory moving a heavy log across a river to save children from drowning—an act that hints at Gregory’s potential to one day restore balance to their fractured world. This revelation shifts the mood from survival to mission, and the three of them decide to press on together. Bené initially urges Tia and Tony to return to the safety of Witch Mountain, but the children insist that they can help, and Bené, moved by their resolve, concedes. They set up camp in the trees, tracing a circle in the dirt with a stick as night falls, and they begin to share stories, fears, and a stubborn, shared hope for Gregory’s safety and their place in a larger plan.

That night, Bené’s life story comes to a poignant close. In a solemn moment, he confesses that his time on Earth is drawing to a close and, as his life fades, his body evaporates like a mist. Before he leaves them, he urges Tia and Tony to seek out the cabin they’ve pictured together—an important clue in finding Gregory. The next morning, Tia confirms that the cabin belongs to Jason O’Day, and the trio makes their way toward him. When they find Jason, he is wary at first, but Tony’s quickness to reveal Bolt’s continued pursuit convinces him to lend his help. The reunion is bittersweet: Winkie, Tia’s loyal black cat, has found its way back to Jason from the end of Escape, reminding them of their fragile ties to a safer past. Jason agrees to assist in the search for Gregory, acknowledging that their combined strengths give them a better chance to reunite Gregory with Witch Mountain.

Bolt’s plan to keep the children under his control intensifies. Realizing that the kids have left their hidden enclave, Bolt sends Deranian to capture Jason and bring him to Bolt, hoping to draw the children out of hiding. During a routine shopping trip, Jason and the children are briefly separated, and Deranian and Foreman corner Jason and force him to drive to Bolt’s imposing estate. Winkie darts from Jason’s camper and telepathically conveys to Tia that Jason is in real danger, sharpening the urgency of their quest. Jason himself is drugged by Bolt in a calculated attempt to squeeze information about the children, and in a moment of vulnerability he reveals that he has maintained contact with them. The threat level rises as the family must act quickly to protect their ally and to keep Bolt from learning more than he should.

In a bold rescue, the children hitchhike toward Bolt’s estate, intent on freeing Jason and thwarting Bolt’s plans. Inside the house, their telekinetic powers provoke a carefully orchestrated ruckus, creating enough chaos to slip away with Jason. The escape is tight and fraught, but their unity and demonstrated abilities carry them through. The trio makes a crucial move to retrieve Gregory from a hospital where he has been kept under observation, ensuring that he will be safe with his people rather than under Bolt’s control. Throughout this dangerous mission, Tia and Tony teach Gregory about Witch Mountain and their people, and the young survivor absorbs these lessons with a quiet openness. By the end of their emotional journey, Gregory feels a growing sense of belonging and destiny, and he agrees to be returned to his homeland, having already glimpsed his own future rescue.

With Gregory in their care, Jason guides Tia, Tony, and the child toward the woods near Witch Mountain. Yet even as they near their destination, both Tia and Tony sense there are other survivors from their vanished world out there waiting to be found. They decide that their mission will extend beyond Gregory: if they can, they will bring more of their people home to Witch Mountain. Gregory continues toward Witch Mountain, already shifting from rescue recipient to potential leader in a broader effort. Meanwhile, Tony and Tia prepare to rejoin Jason’s camper, confident that Jason will stand with them as they seek out additional survivors and help them reconnect with the world they hold onto in memory and dream.

In the end, the trio’s courage and faith in their people shape a path forward that blends hopeful reunion with a steadfast search for others who share their extraordinary gifts. The bond between Tia, Tony, and Gregory grows stronger as they move toward Witch Mountain, not just as a destination, but as a beacon for rebuilding a shattered community.

Last Updated: October 10, 2025 at 16:03